Original title
A Very British Coup
Released
6/19/1988
Origin country
GB
Genre
Drama, War & Politics
Production companies
Skreba Films
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
3
A Very British Coup is a British political thriller series based on the novel by Chris Mullin. It stars Ray McAnally as the newly elected left-wing prime minister Harry Perkins, who soon finds himself up to his neck in conspiracy.
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
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